CONSTRUCTIVE EVICTION - LANDLORD LETTER TO TENANT TO CEASE
AND DESIST SELF-HELP EVICTION
Date:.....................................
To: ....................................... [Insert Name of
Landlord]
....................................... [Insert
Landlord's Address]
.......................................
Re: [Name of
Tenant]'s Residential Lease With [Name of Landlord] for
[Insert Property Address Rented] (the
"Property")
Please be advised that your tenant, [Insert Name of Tenant], has
come to this law office for assistance. [He/She] has informed me that [he/she] [state
problem, such as: has been without water/electricity/heat; or has been unable to get into the
premises] since you [state violation by landlord, such as:disconnected utility service; or changed the
locks on the rental unit].
Your unlawful [state violation by Landlord, such as: termination of service; or
blocking of access to the premises] constitutes constructive eviction and is a violation of
Florida law.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT SELF-HELP EVICTIONS ARE PROHIBITED IN THIS STATE.
If you want to lawfully evict [Insert Name of Tenant] from the Property, you
must go through the courts. Please be advised that your illegal conduct may result in liability. I strongly advise
you to contact your attorney about this.
If I am informed by [Insert Name of Tenant] that you have
not immediately [state corrective action needed, such as: restored water/electricity/heat; or provided
access] to the Property and/or that you have attempted to evict [Insert Name of Tenant] by
any means other than through the courts, I will have no alternative but to proceed in a manner consistent with
[Insert Name of Tenant]'s best interest.
If you have any questions or wish to discuss this matter, please do not
hesitate to contact me.
Very truly yours,
/s/_________________________
[
Name of Attorney]
[
Address of Attorney]
[Telephone No. of Attorney]
Florida Bar No. ......................
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